Fusion Centers Encourage Information Sharing

 

Security professionals, get used to hearing about “Fusion Centers.” This is a cooperative effort of Federal, State, City, Tribal, etc. law enforcement and first responder units sharing information and coordinating efforts to combat terrorism. Like pieces of a puzzle, bits of information often fit together to form a picture. So too does a bit of information from a local police department about say, an unlicensed foreign driver who is stopped and maybe Federal intelligence information about such a person. Fusion Centers have been quite effective, but are still disjointed. They are here to stay, so be sure you are familiar with them!

Terry Cochran, CPP
Security Management Program Instructor
Ashworth University

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